The Philippine Embassy in Washington has appealed to American authorities to ensure the safety of Filipinos and other people of Asian descent amid the recent spike of racist attacks in several parts of the United States.
In a statement on Thursday, the embassy also reminded Filipinos in the United States to be more cautious and immediately report incidents of racist violence. “The Philippine Embassy and consulates general in the United States appreciate the swift action taken by a number of local authorities to apprehend perpetrators of these attacks,” it said. “However, we call on federal, state and local authorities to further ensure the protection of persons of Asian …
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